Yummy Yummy Yummy Episode 30 Recap
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Grand Princess Fuhui of Protection arrived outside the Xuanzheng Hall, denouncing Prince Zhao’s treason. She declared that she was sent by the Emperor, bearing the Imperial Seal, and that all of the Li clan had the right to punish Prince Zhao for his high treason. She warned that anyone obstructing her would share his guilt, facing severe punishments like execution and extermination of their clans, but also offered leniency from the Emperor if they surrendered.
Prince Zhao rushed out of the hall and saw a figure dressed in Lin Yan’s court attire accompanying the Princess. Believing it was Lin Yan, whom he thought was dead, he prepared to kill him, but discovered it was Pei Fei. Prince Zhao then commanded his guards to kill Princess Fuhui and seize the Imperial Seal.
He expressed his disappointment in the figure he mistook for Lin Yan, whom he had raised for seventeen years, for being ungrateful, and granted him "a whole body in death." Pei Fei revealed he was not Lin Yan, prompting Prince Zhao to demand Lin Yan's whereabouts. Meanwhile, Lin Yan had bound Lu Yun. He suggested that if Prince Zhao succeeded in usurping power, he would not spare anyone who knew too much.
Lin Yan then brought up a supposed Article 13 of the Yong’an Code, which stated that those who reported treason could have their sentences reduced. Hopeful of survival, Lu Yun disclosed that Prince Zhao’s secret correspondence with Noble Consort Dou was hidden in the study of Fuyi Manor. Lin Yan then mockingly revealed that the Yong’an Code actually only had twelve articles, having tricked Lu Yun. Inside the Imperial Palace, imperial guards suddenly surrounded Prince Zhao.
The Emperor, who had been orchestrating this with Lin Yan, revealed that they had anticipated Prince Zhao’s moves and had the Sixteen Guards ready, allowing Prince Zhao to let his guard down and send all his men out. The Emperor also mentioned that Lin Yan had already gone to Suishui City to obtain the incriminating evidence against Prince Zhao and Noble Consort Dou.
Grand Princess Fuhui then produced the Military Tally and ordered the arrest of Prince Zhao, declaring he must be brought to justice that day. Amidst the chaos, Li Ang led a group of men into the palace. After a fierce fight, Prince Zhao and Li Ang managed to escape on horseback. Liu Chang quickly escorted the Shen family out of the palace gates, instructing them to return home safely.
As Prince Zhao and Li Ang rode past, Shen Shaoguang attempted to intercept them. Li Ang, recognizing Shen Shaoguang, declared that she must pay for Lin Yan’s actions, as Lin Yan had disfigured his face. Lin Yan arrived just in time, quickly incapacitating Li Ang. Simultaneously, Prince Zhao held his sword to Shen Shaoguang's neck. Prince Zhao proposed that Li Ang be released, offering to remain as a hostage himself. For Shen Shaoguang’s safety, Lin Yan released Li Ang.
Prince Zhao, realizing he was at a dead end, threatened to kill Shen Shaoguang, the person Lin Yan cherished most, so she would accompany him in death. Before he could act, Lin Yan preempted him, stabbing his sword into Prince Zhao’s abdomen. As Prince Zhao lay dying, memories of him taking in Lin Yan seventeen years prior resurfaced.
He reached out his hands, as if to touch Lin Yan one last time, while hallucinating about comforting his own late son, assuring him that "Father is here, no one will bully you." Overwhelmed with conflicting emotions, Lin Yan let out a furious roar towards the sky as Prince Zhao breathed his last, then knelt to acknowledge the upbringing Prince Zhao had given him. With the unrest finally quelled, the Shen family was publicly vindicated for their contributions.
The Emperor bestowed a plaque upon them, and their diner business became prosperous. The Cui clan, too, had their name cleared, and the family was posthumously honored as loyal and righteous. However, a Censor at the Censorate moved to impeach Lin Yan.
He argued that Lin Yan, whose real name was Cui Che, had served as the Vice Prefect of the Capital Prefecture while still being a "criminal," having used a false identity to gain office, which constituted a grave crime of deceiving the Emperor. Pei Fei vehemently defended Lin Yan, stating that changing his identity was a necessary act of filial piety to clear his father’s name.
Cao Rong also spoke in Lin Yan’s defense, emphasizing Lin Yan's crucial role in quelling Prince Zhao’s rebellion and suggesting that pursuing old grievances would discourage loyal individuals. However, the Censor insisted that a ruler must uphold the law with clear rewards and punishments. He warned that if such deception was overlooked, the rule of law would collapse, and others might follow suit. Other officials echoed the demand for Lin Yan’s severe punishment.
While the Shen family was discussing what rewards to request from the Emperor – Shen Shaojie comically suggesting he become the head of Juxian Alley – Liu Chang rushed in with dire news. Lin Yan had been imprisoned for deceiving the Emperor and was sentenced to execution. That night, despite the curfew, Shen Shaoguang paid a hefty bribe to secretly enter the prison and deliver food to Lin Yan.
Each member of the Shen family had prepared a dish: her father made Four-Joy Meatballs, her mother made Peace and Longevity, Shen Shaojie made Auspicious Fish (which Shen Shaoguang advised against eating), and Shen Yangyang, with the help of Yu San and Deyuan, made Happy Duck Eggs after much practice. Shen Shaoguang herself made a sweet dish, which she admitted only Lin Yan had tasted.
Lin Yan, touched by the warmth of family, urged Shen Shaoguang not to risk her safety for him, reminding her she still had her family and must live on. Shen Shaoguang defiantly declared that his life belonged to her and no one could take it. The next day, Shen Shaoguang sought Princess Fuhui's help.
Princess Fuhui explained that the Emperor did not wish to execute Lin Yan, but Lin Yan’s upright and incorruptible service as Vice Prefect had offended numerous officials, making the charge of deceiving the Emperor a convenient pretext. She advised Shen Shaoguang that to save Lin Yan, they must find a solution within the framework of laws and regulations. Shen Shaoguang realized that if the law could condemn Lin Yan, it could also save him.
She then went before the Emperor and, on behalf of the Shen family, requested an Imperial Waiver. Her intention was for Lin Yan to marry her, thereby gaining protection under the waiver. As the Censorate continued to press for Lin Yan's execution, Pei Fei stepped forward and boldly stated that the Shen family had already received an Imperial Waiver for their contributions, and that Lin Yan was engaged to Shen Shaoguang.
He affirmed that Lin Yan was marrying into the Shen family, thus making him eligible for the waiver's protection. Cao Rong then presented the official Letter of Marriage and the list of betrothal gifts, which proved that Lin Yan had indeed married into the Shen family. The Censor was astonished, questioning why a respected Vice Prefect would marry into a merchant family, calling it a trick.
Pei Fei skillfully turned the Censor's own argument back against him, emphasizing the importance of a ruler honoring promises and upholding the law. Consequently, Lin Yan was released and restored to his office. Shen Shaoguang greeted Lin Yan upon his release, explaining that her method, though unconventional, was the only way to save him.
She revealed that the Shen family planned to move away from Yong’an once the controversy subsided, and she silently asked her ancestors for forgiveness for her transgressive actions. Later, the Emperor commissioned a painter to create portraits of Lin Yan and Shen Shaoguang. After Lin Yan’s portrait was completed, the Shen family immediately noticed its striking resemblance to a portrait hanging in their Yunshui Manor ancestral hall.
When it was Shen Shaoguang’s turn to pose, she playfully held up two fingers, a gesture the painter captured. However, the finished portrait felt subtly "off" to the family, with someone even remarking that Shen Shaoguang looked "a bit fat." Lin Yan, taking a brush, skillfully added a few willow branches around Shen Shaoguang’s likeness. It was then that the Shen family realized her portrait now perfectly matched another painting in their ancestral hall.
During this time, Shen Shaojie began to experience sudden dizzy spells, and flashes of his life before transmigrating appeared in his mind. He suddenly recalled a conversation with his grandfather from his childhood. His grandfather had secretly told him that the Shen family's true ancestor was actually Pei Fei, not Lin Yan. His grandfather had deliberately altered the family history, inserting Lin Yan instead, because he believed Lin Yan was more capable and impressive. This revelation made Shen Shaojie realize that Shen Shaoguang and Lin Yan were not historically related, meaning they could indeed marry.
